Creator of Resident Evil announces The Evil Within

The Evil Within announced by the creator of Resident Evil

The Japanese creator of the Resident Evil is back with a new franchise being released by a Western company.

Following a week of teaser trailers, Bethesda Softworks today announced The Evil Within.

The survival horror game is being developer under the direction of Shinji Mikami. The Evil Within is being developed out of Tokyo based developer, Tango Gameworks for which Mr. Mikami is also the founder.

“We’re incredibly proud to announce The Evil Within,” said Mikami via the press release. “My team and I are committed to creating an exciting new franchise, providing fans the perfect blend of horror and action.”

Mr. Mikami last worked on the psychological horror game Shadows of the Damned. It was released to positive reviews in 2011.

Not much else is known about the game or wheather it will make an appearance at this years E3 Expo in Los Angeles.

The Evil Within is being developer for the Xbox 360, PS3, PC and the next generation of consoles according to the press release. The game is slated for release in 2014.